Sugar imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar by Tunisia reached $200.1 million in 2024 (246.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $257.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200.1M | 246.9K t |
| 2023 | $229.1M | 372.0K t |
| 2022 | $187.4M | 360.7K t |
| 2021 | $89.7M | 225.7K t |
| 2020 | $155.0M | 446.6K t |
| 2019 | $151.3M | 465.3K t |
| 2018 | $257.8M | 717.2K t |
| 2017 | $164.9M | 416.7K t |
Where Tunisia imports sugar from
The largest suppliers were Algeria (41%), Brazil (36%), Poland (7%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.99 | Pure sucrose | 83% |
| 1701.14 | Other raw cane sugar | 17% |
| 1701.13 | Centrifugal cane sugar | 0% |
| 1701.91 | Flavoured sucrose | 0% |
| 1701.12 | Raw beet sugar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 37% above the world average of $0.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sugar exports from Tunisia
Tunisia exported $1.8 million of sugar in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (35%), Greece (34%), Senegal (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+924% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Tunisia sugar imports (HS 1701): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported sugar worth $200.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 246.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Tunisia?
Algeria was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($82.2 million), followed by Brazil (36%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $164.9 million in 2017 to $200.1 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $257.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $179.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export sugar?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Greece and Senegal. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $198.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 1701.99 (83% of the value) and 1701.14 (17%).
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